Advanced Lead Engineer- Embedded Software

Wabtec; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology and engineering company is seeking an experienced embedded firmware developer to design, develop, and troubleshoot firmware for embedded products. You will lead technical decisions, work independently through the software development lifecycle, and collaborate across global teams. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience. Strong proficiency in embedded Linux systems and expertise in C/C++ are required, along with experience in leading projects from inception to completion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Proven track record of leading embedded development projects from scratch.
• Experience working with System on Modules (SOMs), including hardware integration and bootloader/kernel customisation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop low-level firmware for new embedded products.
• Define architecture for embedded Linux systems.
• Integrate and validate drivers and hardware components.
• Work autonomously through the full software development lifecycle.

Skills

Embedded Linux system development

C/C++ programming

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications or related field

Tools

Yocto Project

JTAG

GDB

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and develop low-level firmware for new embedded products.
• Define architecture for embedded Linux systems.
• Customise and maintain Linux distributions with Yocto Project.
• Integrate and validate drivers and hardware components.
• Optimise performance and resource usage.
• Develop and integrate firmware for platforms based on System on Modules (SOMs).
• Customise embedded Linux systems to run efficiently on SOM hardware platforms.

Debugging Troubleshooting

• Resolve complex hardware and software issues at firmware level.
• Use tools such as JTAG and GDB for debugging.

Project Leadership Collaboration

• Work autonomously through the full software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across hardware, software, and product domains in locations such as France, Spain, and India.
• Lead technical decision-making during project initiation.

Required and/or Desirable Competencies for the Job Position

Training

Education

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field.

Language Skills

• Advanced level of English proficiency. French and/or Spanish is desirable.

Technical Knowledge and Management Skills

• Strong proficiency in embedded Linux system development.
• Advanced experience with Yocto Project (layers, recipes, BSPs).
• Expertise in C/C++ programming.
• Experience working with System on Modules (SOMs), including hardware integration and bootloader/kernel customisation.
• Familiarity with microcontroller and processor architectures (ARM, MIPS, etc.).
• Proficiency in Linux kernel and user space.
• Experience using debugging tools like JTAG and GDB.
• Knowledge of communication protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet.
• Knowledge of Cyber Security process tools and standards (IEEE 1686, IEC 62443-4-2).

Industry / Product Experience

• Experience working in the Power Energy industry, working on products such as RMU, RTU, Protection Relay, Gateways, IoT, IED Controllers.

Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Proven track record of leading embedded development projects from scratch.

Competences

Required Skills

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and project coordination skills.
• Problem-solving, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Ability to lead and make technical decisions when initiating a new project.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.